Contribute to the Center for Black Literature
The Center for Black Literature is having our first Fundraising Drive!
Dates: December 15, 2011 – January 31, 2012
Goal: $15,000
To help with current programming costs, we are asking YOU, the individual, to make a difference! As a not for profit Center at Medgar Evers College, the Center must raise ALL of its funds for its programs. We ask that you give a tax deductible contribution of $40.00; however, we also invite you to give what you can ($5, $10, anything you can give is greatly appreciated). Your contribution is valuable and will enable us to continue our important work.
Your support will help us to sustain our mission and ensure that we continue to provide a forum and space for nurturing writers and readers and an historical record for documenting the vast literature created by writers from the African diaspora. Many of our programs are FREE, open to the public, or offer low fees to ensure that our programs are accessible to all.
As a supporter you will be among those who are committed to preserving our vision. We will also list you on our website as an important supporter.
Please complete the membership form and return your tax-deductible contribution today!
Programs Your Donation will Support
- Elders Writing Workshop (Seniors 65 & up)- a partnership with Siloam Presbyterian Church and Poets & Writers©
- John Oliver Killens Reading Series, The (Hosts readings and discussions with contemporary authors and poets.)
- Killens Review for Arts and Letters ,The (Literary Publication)
- North Country Institute and Retreat for Writers of Color, The (A retreat for individuals who seriously wish to pursue a career as an author.) – a partnership with SUNY Plattsburgh
- Re-Envisioning Our Lives through Literature (Youth literacy programming geared toward elementary through High School Students) – a collaboration with the CUNY Office of Collaborative Programs, JP Morgan Chase, the Office of Council Member Al Vann, the Brooklyn Delegation of the New York City Council, and Target©
- Writers on Writing (Radio program on WNYE)
To find out how to support the National Black Writers Conference and associated Highlighted Events please visit www.nationalblackwritersconference.org.